Why is it imperative that the U.S. stay and fight the war in Iraq?

Answer 1

The loudest (but weakest) argument is that "we're fighting terrorists over there, so we don't have to fight them over here." First, there isn't a lot of proof (either way) that what we're doing has any significant impact on what terrorists outside Iraq are doing. Or for that matter, on what terrorists inside Iraq are doing.

It's sheer speculation (might be true, probably not) that the insurgents fighting against US forces in Iraq would suddenly start attacking US cities if the US left. More likely, they'd continue their own civil war without interference from us. And those terrorists who are planning on hitting the US or Europe probably aren't spending their days planting IEDs along Iraqi highways. They're already overseas planning their attacks.

So, it's highly debatable whether our presence in Iraq is having any effect toward stopping other terrorist attacks outside Iraq.

The other arguments all center around nation-building, helping Iraq establish a new government, bring democracy to the region etc. But even if those might be valid goals (and that too is debatable), the methods we're using are hideously inefficient, and apparently ineffective.

Answer 2

I don't believe that it's imperative that we stay at all. As long as the insurgents that we're fighting don't have to adhere to the same standards for fighting a war that we and the other coalition forces have to the war is a no-win situation.

I never thought I would say this but, if we're going to stay there then we need to fight a dirtier war, that means anything that appears to be a threat to one of our soldiers needs to be stopped in anyway possible - including the use of deadly force.

Answer 3

In simple terms we need to finish what we started. If we leave now all out civil war is almost certain and that would not only be a disaster for Iraq but also for our country and any international credibility that we have left would be totally gone.

Answer 4

hello... what these lunatics did to New York and Washington was only a feeler Bush was right to take the war to them a war they were not expecting, your people has got to understand you are dealing with a relgion that wants to bring it's people back to the dark ages, this is not about democrocy,freedom or anything that we beleive in, these insurgents hate anything that go against their beliefs,p.s were im from we went through hell from people like what hit the states so look what you have around you and what defends you

Answer 5

It seems to me that it should be imperitive that we get the hell out of there as soon as possible. Just think of all the good things we can do for the American people with those billions and billions of dollars being spent on a senseless and possibly unwinnable war. Rethink your position and consider the American public instead of those people overseas...........

Answer 6

Here's what's REALLY going on with Iraq!...
http://www.strayreality.com/Lanis_Strayreality/iraq.htm

Answer 7

Why would Iraq want to fight for themselves if we are going to stay there and fight for them until whenever?

If your boss insist that your mentor do things for you until you get the hang of things, how eager would you be to learn to do it yourself if you knew someone else would have to do it for you?

Answer 8

So the present administration won't lose face. It is not a winnable war, should have never been launched and our men and women should immediately be released from this insanity.

Answer 9

Have you ever thought about the fact there is terrorists there? Is it not the Presidents actions to take the offensive against terrorism? This is not about oil this is about killing rag heads who would not have a problem strapping a bomb to their backs and killing your family. Come on now, people like you and the liberals, by covering your eyes and hoping the problems go away is not going to work. Please pull your head out of your @$$!

Answer 10

It isn't. Iraq must want to fight for itself or there is no reason to be over there.